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Mildale Farm & Open Park
Tuesday, October 14, 2014 - 9:00am to Saturday, October 25, 2014 - 4:00pm Edgerton, KSJohnson County Parks and Recreation along side CopsnBobbers invite you to a day of hiking, campfire activities, pumpkin carving and wagon rides....
MoreHike of the Week - Cedar Crest
Saturday, December 13, 2014 (All day) , COThis is an unguided hike recommendation that can be done anytime - like this weekend! Check out the new trail head kiosk trail map and the mid-...
MoreHike of the Week - Kansas Children's Discovery Center
Saturday, December 20, 2014 (All day) Topeka, KSFamilies and children can explore KCDC's forest and enjoy all the wonders of nature in an intimate, safe environment. Observe the native...
MoreHealthy Families on the Move! Kansas Children's Discovery Center
Tuesday, December 30, 2014 (All day) Topeka, KSGuided hikes, healthy cooking, educational programs and more! Learn how changes in the environment affect living things and investigate those...
MoreWinter Tree ID Walk
Saturday, February 21, 2015 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm Topeka, KSLearn to identify trees with only buds, twigs, and bark as clues. We will walk the many trails through the Oak-Hickory woods of Dornwood Park....
MoreClear Bush Honeysuckle along Shunga Creek
Wednesday, March 18, 2015 - 6:00pm to 7:30pm Topeka, KSHelp clear bush honeysuckle from the woods along Shunga Creek. Felker Park is along Gage Blvd adjacent to Shunga Creek. We will continue to clear...
MoreBirding for a Life Long Adventure
Saturday, March 28, 2015 - 10:00am to 12:00pm Overland Park, KSDr. Seibel will be back again for this informative talk about bird watching and identification.
MoreCedar Crest Woodland Wildflower Walk
Tuesday, April 7, 2015 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm Topeka, KSExplore the woods at MacLennan Park (Cedar Crest). These oak-hickory woods have an abundance of native woodland wildflowers. We will hike on the...
MoreWoodland Wildflower Walk
Saturday, April 11, 2015 - 10:00am to 12:00pm Overland Park, KSJoin our expert, Lynda Ochs, as you walk through the woodlands at the Arboretum to see the vast selection of native wildflowers in bloom. Please...
MoreSecond Sunday Monthly Hike
Sunday, April 12, 2015 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm Lawrence, KSOur next Second Sunday Hike will be on April 12th at 1pm, and we will again begin at the Swimming Beach after meeting at the main office. We will...
MoreOld Military Trail Wildflower Walk
Saturday, April 18, 2015 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm , KSIn the past we have seen Trout Lilies, Dutchman's Breeches, Mayapples, Jack in the Pulpit, Bladdernut Shrubs and more.
For more...
MoreTour of the Trees
Friday, April 24, 2015 - 11:30am to 12:30pm Overland Park, KSOur knowledgeable volunteers will lead this informative and interactive talk about the unique trees that live at the Arboretum. As you walk with...
MoreHillsdale State Park Open House
Saturday, April 25, 2015 (All day) Paola, KSHillsdale State Park is hosting their annual Open House April 25th from 8:00 am - 12:00 pm.
Come tour the Jayhawk Marina, join the Skeet...
Webster State Park Open House
Saturday, April 25, 2015 (All day) Stockton, KSThe Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism announced that all state parks will hold an Open House on Saturday April 25th, 2015. There...
MoreState Park Open House
Saturday, April 25, 2015 - 5:00am to 11:00pm Lawrence, KSThe Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism announced that all state parks will hold an Open House on Saturday April 25th, 2015. There...
MorePrairie Spirit Trail State Park Open House- Ottawa Depot
Saturday, April 25, 2015 - 11:00am to 3:00pm Ottawa, KSState Park Open House.
Trail Support organizations will have exhibits as well as free snacks through the lunch hour.
A good chance...
MoreConcordia Wildflower Tour
Saturday, April 25, 2015 - 1:00pm to 4:00pm Concordia, KSThis is a great opportunity to explore a privately owned, preserved native area in north central Kansas! There is no charge and anyone can join...
MoreKNPS Spring Board Meeting & Outing
Saturday, May 2, 2015 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm Hiawatha, KSThe Spring board meeting will be held at the The Klinefelter Barn located on Highland Community College's Klinefelter Farm. The barn was...
MoreDiscover Salina Naturally
Sunday, May 3, 2015 - 11:00am to 4:00pm Salina, KSDiscover Salina is a unique, free, yearly event that achieves three goals; it introduces young families to local history, children to nature and...
MoreSecond Sunday Monthly Hike
Sunday, May 10, 2015 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm Lawrence, KSOur next Second Sunday Hike will be on April 12th at 1pm, and we will again begin at the Swimming Beach after meeting at the main office. We will...
MoreConcordia Wildflower Tour
Sunday, May 17, 2015 - 1:30pm to 3:30pm Concordia, KSThis is a great opportunity to explore a privately owned, preserved native area in north central Kansas! There is no charge and anyone can join...
MoreSandsage Prairie Spring Excursion
Saturday, May 30, 2015 - 9:00am to 2:00pm Garden City, KSThis is a great opportunity to experience the diversity of spring blooms in the sandsage prairie south of the Arkansas River in southwest Kansas....
MoreNational Trails Day
Saturday, June 6, 2015 (All day) , KSTrail permit fee will be waived in honor of National Trails Day. ( Daily permits are normally $3.50 for adults 16 yrs of age or older, or an...
MoreWade in to Watersheds
Thursday, June 11, 2015 - 9:00am to 2:30pm Overland Park, KSThis wonderful education session is to help students understand the importance of watersheds and ways in which water pollution occurs. The day...
MoreWild Flowers and Their Pollinators
Saturday, June 13, 2015 - 9:00am to 10:30am Olathe, KSCome and learn about the interaction between wildflowers and pollinators at the 300 acre Olathe Prairie with Betsy Betros and Edna Hamera. We will...
MoreLawrence Jayhawk Kennel Club & Heartland Coursing Association Dog Fun Run
Sunday, June 14, 2015 - 9:00am to 2:00pm Lawrence, KSThe Heartland Coursing Association teams up with the Lawrence Jayhawk Kennel Club for this 2nd Annual Dog Fun Run in the Picnic Area. A course...
MoreSecond Sunday Monthly Hike
Sunday, June 14, 2015 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm Lawrence, KSOur next Second Sunday Hike will be on April 12th at 1pm, and we will again begin at the Swimming Beach after meeting at the main office. We will...
MoreCoombs Prairie Restoration Tour
Saturday, June 20, 2015 - 1:00pm to 4:00pm Holton, KSTour Fred and Nancy Coombs' ongoing restoration of native grasses and forbs on their 158-year-old family farm. Highlights include reseeding...
MoreSecond Sunday Monthly Hike
Sunday, July 12, 2015 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm Lawrence, KSOur next Second Sunday Hike will be on April 12th at 1pm, and we will again begin at the Swimming Beach after meeting at the main office. We will...
MoreSecond Sunday Monthly Hike
Sunday, August 9, 2015 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm Lawrence, KSOur next Second Sunday Hike will be on April 12th at 1pm, and we will again begin at the Swimming Beach after meeting at the main office. We will...
MoreSecond Sunday Monthly Hike
Sunday, September 13, 2015 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm Lawrence, KSOur next Second Sunday Hike will be on April 12th at 1pm, and we will again begin at the Swimming Beach after meeting at the main office. We will...
MoreFull Moon Walk
Friday, September 25, 2015 - 7:00pm to 10:00pm Overland Park, KSThe full moon will light the paths. Star gazing, night time sights and sounds, bring the family and flashlights. No pre-registration necessary....
MoreHealthy Fun at the State Parks Day
Saturday, September 26, 2015 (All day) LAWRENCE, KSOur events...
One hour Hike starts at Noon at the Beach Parking Lot
Grand Re-Opening of our 9 hole Frisbee Disc Golf Course - Come...
Orienteering at Clinton Overlook
Saturday, September 26, 2015 - 10:00am to 12:00pm Lawrence, KSOrienteering is a map adventure challenge. You will be given a detailed map with a course pre-marked on it. You will navigate to the bright...
MoreExplore Kansas at Horsethief Reservoir
Saturday, November 28, 2015 (All day) , KSHike the trails around the lake through prairie grasses and bluffs overlooking the lake on the south side on a self guided tour of the lake...
MoreExplore Kansas at Horsethief Reservoir
Saturday, December 5, 2015 (All day) , KSHike the trails around the lake through prairie grasses and bluffs overlooking the lake on the south side on a self guided tour of the lake...
MoreExplore Kansas at Horsethief Reservoir
Saturday, December 12, 2015 (All day) , KSHike the trails around the lake through prairie grasses and bluffs overlooking the lake on the south side on a self guided tour of the lake...
MoreSecond Sunday Monthly Guided Hike
Sunday, December 13, 2015 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm Lawrence, KSOur next guided hike will take place on December 13th. Meet at the Park Office at 1 p.m. We’ll take a 2 hour hike. This month we’ll be heading...
MoreExplore Kansas at Horsethief Reservoir
Saturday, December 19, 2015 (All day) , KSHike the trails around the lake through prairie grasses and bluffs overlooking the lake on the south side on a self guided tour of the lake...
MoreFirst Day Guided Hike
Friday, January 1, 2016 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm Lawrence, KSStart the year off right, with US on the trails. We will start out in our Picnic Area on our hike. Hopefully we’ll have a chance to see the...
MoreNew Volunteer Orientation
Thursday, January 28, 2016 - 9:00am to 11:00am Overland Park, KSIt’s not just gardening! Consider spending part of your leisure time volunteering at Overland Park's 300-acre Arboretum & Botanical...
MoreHike with the Eagles!
Saturday, February 13, 2016 - 12:30pm to 5:00pm LECOMPTON, KSJoin us for the 2nd Annual Eagle Hike on Saturday February 13th!
We will be meeting at an INDOOR location in Historic Lecompton where we...
MoreSecond Sunday Monthly Guided Hike
Sunday, February 14, 2016 - 1:00pm to 2:30pm Lawrence, KSClinton State Park and AmeriCorps invite you to join us for monthly hikes through the park every Second Sunday through the coming year. Each...
MoreHike The Castle Trail This Spring (Unguided)
Saturday, February 27, 2016 - 9:00am , KSAt the summit, experience panoramic 360 degree views of the surrounding landscape. Hiking time on the 2+ mile trail is about 45 minutes. The...
MoreNew Moon Walk
Friday, March 4, 2016 - 7:00pm to 10:00pm Overland Park, KSEnjoy star gazing, nighttime sights and sounds, and educational activities for the whole family. Don't forget your flashlight! No pre-...
MoreHike The Castle Trail This Spring (Unguided)
Saturday, March 5, 2016 - 9:00am , KSAt the summit, experience panoramic 360 degree views of the surrounding landscape. Hiking time on the 2+ mile trail is about 45 minutes. The...
MoreWednesday Walk - Baker Wetlands (Unguided)
Wednesday, March 9, 2016 (All day) Lawrence, KSWhy wait for the weekend to get outside? Check out the newly opened trail at Baker Wetlands. Once completed, nearly 10 miles of trails will be...
MoreHike The Castle Trail This Spring (Unguided)
Saturday, March 12, 2016 - 9:00am , KSAt the summit, experience panoramic 360 degree views of the surrounding landscape. Hiking time on the 2+ mile trail is about 45 minutes. The...
MoreSecond Sunday Monthly Guided Hike
Sunday, March 13, 2016 - 1:00pm to 2:30pm Lawrence, KSClinton State Park and AmeriCorps invite you to join us for monthly hikes through the park every Second Sunday through the coming year. Each...
MoreHome Tweet Home
Monday, March 14, 2016 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm Overland Park, KSPut a bird in it! For kids ages 8 and up. Enjoy building your own wren house designed for the suburban yard. Our volunteers will lead this fun and...
MoreWednesday Walk - Pomona State Park
Wednesday, March 16, 2016 (All day) Vasser, KSWhy wait for the weekend? Enjoy a Wednesday hike at Pomona State Park. Open dawn til dusk, this unguided activity will allow you to enjoy the...
MoreBirding Adventure for Children
Wednesday, March 16, 2016 - 1:00pm to 2:30pm Overland Park, KSKids age 9-12, would you like to learn about our feathered friends? Observe them through binoculars at our bird watch and native habitat. Learn...
MoreHike The Castle Trail This Spring (Unguided)
Saturday, March 19, 2016 - 9:00am , KSAt the summit, experience panoramic 360 degree views of the surrounding landscape. Hiking time on the 2+ mile trail is about 45 minutes. The...
MoreWednesday Walk - Flint Hills Nature Trail
Wednesday, March 23, 2016 (All day) , KSWhy wait for the weekend? The longest trail in Kansas at 117 miles, this all volunteer, Rails-To-Trails project crosses five counties in eastern...
MoreSecond Sunday Monthly Guided Hike
Sunday, April 10, 2016 - 1:00pm to 2:30pm Lawrence, KSClinton State Park and AmeriCorps invite you to join us for monthly hikes through the park every Second Sunday through the coming year. Each...
MoreSpring Wildflower Walk
Thursday, April 14, 2016 - 1:00pm to 2:30pm Paola, KSKen O’Dell will lead an exploration of the 1.5 mile ‘Hidden Spring Nature Trail” (Yes, there is a hidden spring!). While the terrain is steep in...
MoreRun/Walk Coyote Trail @ Webster State Park
Saturday, April 23, 2016 - 9:00am to 10:00am Stockton, KSRun/Walk the Coyote Trail at 9 am. The loop is approx. 3 miles long. Bridget Starbuck will be leading the run starting at 9 however you are...
MoreCheney Lake Association O.K. Kids Day
Saturday, April 23, 2016 - 9:00am to 4:00pm Cheney State Park, KSTake the kids and enjoy a day at Cheney State Park. The Park's fisheries biologist will present common types of fish and other wildlife...
MoreConcordia Wildflower Tour
Saturday, April 23, 2016 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm Concordia, KSThis is a great opportunity to explore a privately owned, preserved native area in north central Kansas! There is no charge and anyone can join...
MoreSketch Crawl
Thursday, April 28, 2016 - 9:00am to 12:00pm Overland Park, KSYour opportunity to stop and sketch the roses -- and so many other captivating sights throughout the Arboretum. Afterward, share your results...
MoreSecond Sunday Monthly Guided Hike
Sunday, May 8, 2016 - 1:00pm to 2:30pm Lawrence, KSClinton State Park and AmeriCorps invite you to join us for monthly hikes through the park every Second Sunday through the coming year. Each...
MoreSketch Crawl
Saturday, May 21, 2016 - 10:00am to 1:00pm Overland Park, KSYour opportunity to stop and sketch the roses -- and so many other captivating sights throughout the Arboretum. Afterward, share your results...
MoreCamp Wood YMCA Memorial Day Family Camp
Friday, May 27, 2016 - 4:00pm to Sunday, May 29, 2016 - 1:00pm Elmdale, KSGive the T.V. a break, pack up the kids, and head to Camp Wood YMCA for the family vacation of a lifetime.
For three days over Memorial and...
MoreNature Photography Contest and Exhibit
Wednesday, June 1, 2016 - 8:15am to Sunday, July 10, 2016 - 5:00pm Overland Park, KSCelebrate the beauty and capture the wonder of the Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens with your photos! Prizes and special invitations...
MoreSpring Wildflower Tour
Saturday, June 4, 2016 - 9:00am Canton, KSWildflowers abound at the refuge. Evening primrose, spiderwort, goat's rue, prairie clover, and cat's claw are just a few that bloom in...
MoreMaxwell Spring Wildflower Tour
Saturday, June 11, 2016 - 9:00am to 12:00pm Canton, KSWildflowers abound in the rolling hills of Maxwell Wildlife Refuge. Evening primrose, spiderwort, goat's rue, prairie clover, and cat's...
MoreSecond Sunday Monthly Guided Hike
Sunday, June 12, 2016 - 1:00pm to 2:30pm Lawrence, KSClinton State Park and AmeriCorps invite you to join us for monthly hikes through the park every Second Sunday through the coming year. Each...
MoreRIVER RUN IT AGAIN
Friday, June 17, 2016 (All day) , KSJOIN THE DIRTY GIRLS FOR ANOTHER RIVER RUN!!!! More details to follow soon. Registration will be required, once the event is posted in the DIRTY...
MoreTallgrass Prairie National Preserve - Butterflies and Pollinators
Saturday, June 18, 2016 - 9:00am to 4:00pm Strong City, KSJoin members of KNPS at the historic Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve on June 18 for presentations, wildflower walks, butterfly counting and...
MoreMemorial Butterfly Count
Saturday, June 18, 2016 - 9:00am to 5:00pm Strong City, KSVolunteers are invited to help count butterflies in the Flint Hills prairie. No experience is necessary to join the group in documenting the area...
MoreWildflowers and Butterflies National Park Service Centennial Celebration
Saturday, June 18, 2016 - 9:00am to Sunday, June 19, 2016 - 4:00pm Strong City, KSThis special Park Service centennial weekend will focus on prairie wildflowers and the butterflies that they attract. Presentations include...
MoreGovernor's Campout & Great Outdoor Day
Saturday, June 18, 2016 - 10:00am to Sunday, June 19, 2016 - 10:00am , KSGreat Outdoors Day:
Celebrate Get Outdoors Month with the Kansas Dept of Wildlife, Parks, & Tourism & others for a FREE...
Sketch Crawl
Tuesday, June 21, 2016 - 4:00pm to 6:30pm Overland Park, KSYour opportunity to stop and sketch the roses -- and so many other captivating sights throughout the Arboretum. Afterward, share your results...
MoreMINDFUL MILES
Tuesday, June 21, 2016 - 6:15pm to 8:15pm , KSDURING THIS SPECIAL EVENT, THE DIRTY GIRLS WILL COACH YOU ON ACTIVE MINDFULNESS, AND ENGAGE YOU IN AN EXPERIENCE TO HELP YOU LEARN HOW TO BE MORE...
MoreFIREWORKS AT POMONA STATE PARK
Saturday, July 2, 2016 (All day) VASSAR, KSFIREWORKS SHOW CANCELLED FOR SATURDAY, JULY 2ND.
DUE TO UPCOMING FORECAST OF HEAVY RAIN IN THE AREA.
THE SHOW WILL BE RESCHEDULED AT A...
Nature Photography Contest and Exhibit
Saturday, July 23, 2016 (All day) to Wednesday, September 7, 2016 (All day) Overland Park, KSCelebrate the beauty and capture the wonder of the Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens with your photos! Prizes and special invitations...
MoreKAW RIVER CAMP OUT
Friday, July 29, 2016 - 2:00pm to Saturday, July 30, 2016 - 12:00pm LECOMPTON, KSCome with us for a Kaw River Camp Out! We will check in at Lecompton Rising Sun River Access at 2pm on Friday July 29th to load the kayaks with...
MoreArkansas River Float Trips
Tuesday, August 2, 2016 (All day) to Friday, September 30, 2016 (All day) , KSThe Arkansas River in Hutchinson, Kansas is your best destination for outdoor activities. Abundant wildlife and natural surroundings will make...
MoreFREE Entry Day at Clinton State Park
Saturday, August 13, 2016 (All day) Lawrence, KSEnjoy the State Park without purchasing a daily vehicle permit TODAY!
MoreOK Kids Day - Animal Program @ Clinton State Park
Saturday, September 3, 2016 - 7:00pm to 8:00pm Lawrence, KSCome for the chance to get a close up look of our Live Animal’s on Display. Show-n-Tell @ Shelter #6 in Campground #3 from 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. (...
MoreCoffey County O.K. Kids Day
Friday, September 9, 2016 - 7:30am to Sunday, September 11, 2016 - 10:30pm Burlington, KSActivities include: Pancake Breakfast – Fishing Derby – Project Wild Games – Lunch – Boat Rides – Canoeing – Storytime Activities – Pellet Shoot...
MoreSketch Crawl
Saturday, September 10, 2016 - 10:00am to 1:00pm Overland Park, KSYour opportunity to stop and sketch the roses -- and so many other captivating sights throughout the Arboretum. Afterward, share your results...
MoreFull Moon Walk
Friday, September 16, 2016 - 7:00pm to 10:00pm Overland Park, KSThe full moon will light the paths. Enjoy moon gazing, night time sights and sounds and educational activities for the whole family. Don't...
MoreWorldwide Day of Play Celebration!
Saturday, September 24, 2016 - 11:00am to 3:00pm Topeka, KSJoin us for a day of fun-filled activities at the Kansas Children's Discovery Center. We are celebrating the "Worldwide Day of Play...
MoreSnake Scales and Turtle Tales Animal Program
Saturday, September 24, 2016 - 7:00pm to 8:00pm Lawrence, KSCome join us at Shelter #6 in Campground #3 for an up close look at our Live Snakes & Turtles on display. We'll bring their cages out...
MoreOK Kids Day - Animal Program @ Clinton State Park
Saturday, September 24, 2016 - 7:00pm to 8:00pm Lawrence, KSCome for the chance to get a close up look of our Live Animal’s on Display. Show-n-Tell @ Shelter #6 in Campground #3 from 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. (...
MoreSnake Scales and Turtle Tales Animal Program
Saturday, October 1, 2016 - 7:00pm to 8:00pm Lawrence, KSCome join us at Shelter #6 in Campground #3 for an up close look at our Live Snakes & Turtles on display. We'll bring their cages out...
MoreSketch Crawl
Thursday, October 13, 2016 - 9:00am to 12:00pm Overland Park, KSYour opportunity to stop and sketch the roses -- and so many other captivating sights throughout the Arboretum. Afterward, share your results...
MoreSnake Scales and Turtle Tales Animal Program
Saturday, October 15, 2016 - 4:00pm to 5:00pm Lawrence, KSCome join us at Shelter #6 in Campground #3 for an up close look at our Live Snakes & Turtles on display. We'll bring their cages out...
MoreNew Moon Walk
Friday, October 28, 2016 - 7:00pm to 10:00pm Overland Park, KSEnjoy star gazing, nighttime sights and sounds, and educational activities for the whole family. Don't forget your flashlight! No pre-...
MoreLittle Apple Glow Paddle
Saturday, October 29, 2016 - 5:00pm to 7:30pm Manhattan, KSThe Little Apple Glow Paddle is a group float on the Kansas River on October 29, 2016 from 5pm to 7:30PM. The float will end in darkness....
MoreFirst Day Hike, Tuttle Creek State Park
Sunday, January 1, 2017 - 4:00pm to 6:00pm Manhattan, KSMeet at State Park Office January 1, 2017 for a First Day Hike at 4pm to 6PM. Wear weather appropriate clothing, water, binoculars, light,...
MoreOrienteer Kansas Meet
Saturday, February 11, 2017 - 12:00pm to 5:00pm Lawrence, KSOrienteer Kansas will be using the North Short Trail System for a meet. The Start / Finish line will be in the Corp of Engineers Overlook Area...
MoreSecond Sunday Monthly Guided Hike
Sunday, February 12, 2017 - 1:00pm to 2:30pm Lawrence, KSClinton State Park and AmeriCorps invite you to join us for monthly hikes through the park every Second Sunday through the coming year. Each...
MoreTuttle Trek
Saturday, March 18, 2017 - 12:15pm to 3:00pm Manhattan, KSAmeriCorps members will lead a guided hike through the park. At the conclusion, a craft item will be built.
MoreDirty Girls Get Away!
Friday, April 21, 2017 - 6:00pm to Sunday, April 23, 2017 - 4:30pm Council Grove, KS4/21 – 4/23 Dirty Girls Get Away! 6pm Friday through Sunday afternoon
$350 regular $300 member
Join us at Camp White on Council...
MoreMike Stoakes Bird Walk
Saturday, April 22, 2017 - 8:15am to 10:00am Overland Park, KSMike Stoakes, Arboretum volunteer and all around birder will lead this walk to look for and listen to the birds that live at the Arboretum. Nearly...
MoreKids Conservation Round up
Tuesday, April 25, 2017 - 9:30am to 2:30pm Colby, KSIf you are an area teacher, you might want to drop by and see this opportunity for your students as you create your future teaching plan. An RSVP...
MorePrairie Day at the Kansas Children's Discovery Center
Saturday, April 29, 2017 - 11:00am to 3:00pm Topeka, KSCelebrate the prairie on Saturday, April 29th! Explore the trails in the prairie while completing a scavenger hunt. Talk with experts about...
MoreTrent Reed Bird Walk
Sunday, April 30, 2017 - 8:15am to 10:00am Overland Park, KSLocal expert Trent Reed will lead this very informative bird walk. Each session varies on what birds are spotted. Duration is one hour, plus...
MoreLet's Camp America- Cedar Bluff
Saturday, May 6, 2017 - 9:00am to 3:00pm Ellis, KSLet's Camp America! Join the nation wide effort to get families outdoors. Pack up your tent and join us here at Cedar Bluff State Park....
MoreOKKids Day at Cheney Lake
Saturday, May 6, 2017 - 9:00am Cheney State Park, KSTake advantage of free admission to the park and view nature and wildlife demonstrations by Tails and Scales as well as the Great Plains Nature...
MoreKids Fishing Derby with the Clinton State Parks Fishing’s Future Chapter
Saturday, May 6, 2017 - 10:00am to 12:00pm Lawrence, KSRESCHEDULED FROM 4/22/17 - NOW 5/6/17
KDWPT/ Clinton State Park chapter of Fishing’s Future will host a Kid’s Fishing Derby on May 6, 2017...
Discover Salina Naturally
Sunday, May 7, 2017 - 11:00am to 4:00pm , KSMeet a pioneer or mountain man
Talk to a buffalo hunter
See a sophisticated telescope and view
the surface of the sun
...
Stems Plein Air Paint
Saturday, May 20, 2017 (All day) to Sunday, June 4, 2017 (All day) Overland Park, KSBe a part of this artistic tradition at the Arboretum. Artists who complete a plein air painting during the Stems Quick Paint event will be judged...
MoreMike Stoakes Bird Walk
Saturday, May 20, 2017 - 8:15am to 10:00am Overland Park, KSMike Stoakes, Arboretum volunteer and all around birder will lead this walk to look for and listen to the birds that live at the Arboretum. Nearly...
MoreDIRTY GIRL ADVENTURES KAYAK SEASON OPENER
Saturday, May 20, 2017 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm , KSJoin us for the FIRST DGA Kayaking event of 2017!! This is our season opener and it will be a larger than usual lake event. We will paddle and...
MoreDIRTY GIRL ADVENTURES KAYAK SEASON OPENER
Sunday, May 21, 2017 - 1:30pm to 3:30pm , KSJoin us for the FIRST DGA Kayaking event of 2017!! This is our season opener and it will be a larger than usual lake event. We will paddle and...
MoreDIRTY GIRL ADVENTURES KAYAK SEASON OPENER
Sunday, May 21, 2017 - 5:30pm to 7:30pm , KSJoin us for the FIRST DGA Kayaking event of 2017!! This is our season opener and it will be a larger than usual lake event. We will paddle and...
MoreEnchanted Forest
Saturday, May 27, 2017 (All day) to Monday, September 4, 2017 (All day) Overland Park, KSThey're back! This summer the Arboretum and Botanical Gardens are again home to the mystical domains of gnomes, fairies, elves, sprites,...
MoreJr Campers Club
Saturday, May 27, 2017 - 9:00am to 11:00am Ellis, KSJoin us at Cedar Bluff for our special group for grade school kids! We will have many outdoor adventures this summer. This includes a fishing...
MoreNature Photography Contest
Thursday, June 1, 2017 (All day) to Monday, July 10, 2017 (All day) Overland Park, KSCelebrate the beauty and capture the wonder of the Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens with your photos! Prizes and special invitations...
MorePlein Air Painting on Coyote Trail @ Webster State Park
Saturday, June 3, 2017 - 8:30am to 3:00pm Stockton, KYContract Sherry Robinson 785-302-0030 or Annette Overlease 785-871-7196 for additional information.
MoreJr Campers Club
Saturday, June 3, 2017 - 9:00am to 11:00am Ellis, KSJoin us at Cedar Bluff for our special group for grade school kids! We will have many outdoor adventures this summer. This includes a fishing...
More3rd Annual Serious Fun Mud Run at the Kansas Children's Discovery Center!
Sunday, June 4, 2017 - 9:00am to 4:45pm Topeka, KSJoin us on June 4th for the 3rd Annual Serious Fun Mud Run!
The Serious Fun Mud Run is for anyone age 4+ and features running through...
MoreCedar Bluff Annual OK Kids Day
Saturday, June 10, 2017 - 9:00am to 4:00pm Ellis, KSJoin us for our annual OK Kids Day! We will start the day off with a fishing derby at Pa's Pond. Then we will have a free hot dog feed...
MoreJr Campers Club
Saturday, June 17, 2017 - 9:00am to 11:00am Ellis, KSJoin us at Cedar Bluff for our special group for grade school kids! We will have many outdoor adventures this summer. This includes a fishing...
MoreJr Campers Club
Saturday, July 1, 2017 - 9:00am to 11:00am Ellis, KSJoin us at Cedar Bluff for our special group for grade school kids! We will have many outdoor adventures this summer. This includes a fishing...
MoreUP RIVER RUN
Saturday, July 15, 2017 (All day) , KSTHE DIRTY GIRLS WILL EXPLORE A NEW SECTION OF THE KANSAS RIVER, TAKING YOU ON A BEAUTIFUL ROUTE west of TOPEKA!
MORE INFORMATION WILL BE...
MoreJr Campers Club
Saturday, July 15, 2017 - 9:00am to 11:00am Ellis, KSJoin us at Cedar Bluff for our special group for grade school kids! We will have many outdoor adventures this summer. This includes a fishing...
MoreNature Photography Contest Exhibit
Thursday, July 27, 2017 (All day) to Monday, September 4, 2017 (All day) Overland Park, KSCelebrate the beauty and the wonder of the Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens! Submissions for the Nature Photography Contest will be...
MoreJr Campers Club
Saturday, July 29, 2017 - 9:00am to 11:00am Ellis, KSJoin us at Cedar Bluff for our special group for grade school kids! We will have many outdoor adventures this summer. This includes a fishing...
MoreJr Campers Club
Saturday, August 19, 2017 - 9:00am to 11:00am Ellis, KSJoin us at Cedar Bluff for our special group for grade school kids! We will have many outdoor adventures this summer. This includes a fishing...
MoreLabor Day Outdoor STEAM Activities
Monday, September 4, 2017 - 9:00am to 5:00pm Topeka, KSWe are open from 9 am - 5 pm on Labor Day! It's a great day to spend outside with family! Celebrate with us and explore our Outdoor Classroom...
MoreEarly Morning Paddle
Saturday, September 9, 2017 - 8:00am to 11:30am Spring Hill, KSGrab your kayaking, paddleboarding, or canoe gear and join us for an early fall morning paddle with Paddle KC. We'll explore a section of the...
MoreNight at the Arboretum
Friday, September 22, 2017 - 7:00pm to 9:00pm Overland Park, KSCome and gaze at the nighttime sky. This event will be an interactive experience with activities for all ages. S'more kits also will be...
MoreEl Dorado State Park O.K.Kids Day
Wednesday, October 4, 2017 - 9:00am to Saturday, October 7, 2017 - 3:00pm El Dorado, KSTake the family to El Dorado State Park for a day filled with fun for all! Thanks to KDWPT and their many partners, you will be guided through...
MoreFree Admission Weekend
Saturday, October 7, 2017 (All day) to Sunday, October 8, 2017 (All day) Overland Park, KSAdmission to the Arboretum is free all weekend long.
MorePerry Lake Hiking Trail Maintenance
Saturday, October 28, 2017 - 9:15am to 3:45pm Oskaloosa, KSWe'll be working on improving part of this 30-mile trail. Bring a lunch, water, and bow saws or loppers if you have them (we do have extra...
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Friday, November 3, 2017 - 7:00pm to 9:00pm Overland Park, KSCome and gaze at the nighttime sky. This event will be an interactive experience with activities for all ages. S'more kits also will be...
MoreTuttle Treasure Trail
Friday, November 24, 2017 (All day) to Monday, November 27, 2017 (All day) Manhattan, KSIf you want to avoid the Friday after Thanksgiving crowds come to Tuttle Creek State Park on Friday for Free Entrance day and #optoutdoors. The...
MoreFirst Day Hike
Monday, January 1, 2018 - 9:00am to 12:00pm Ellis, KSStart 2018 right with a guided hike! Join Park Manager Steve Seibel for hike on our Agave Ridge Trail. The guided hike will start at 9 am at the...
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Monday, January 1, 2018 - 10:30am to 12:00pm Manhattan, KSTuttle Creek State Park will host it's annual First Day Hike on January 1, 2018 from 10:30 - 12:00 PM. Hike will be family friendly, last...
MoreNew Volunteer Orientation at the Overland Park Arboretum
Wednesday, January 24, 2018 - 10:00am to 12:00pm Overland Park, KSPotential volunteers learn about the various opportunities available at Overland Park's 300-acre Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. We will...
MoreEagle Hike
Saturday, February 10, 2018 (All day) , KSJoin us for our annual Eagle Hike along the Perry Lake Trail. We will hope to observe some American Bald Eagles as we hike. General information...
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Friday, February 16, 2018 - 7:00pm to 9:00pm Overland Park, KSNew Moon and Raccoons - Feb 16
Full Moon and Opossums - March 30
Full Moon and Spiders - Sept 21
New Moon and Crows - Nov 9
40th Anniversary of Perry Lake Hiking Trail - National Recreation Trail Designation
Saturday, March 3, 2018 (All day) , KSThe volunteer groups that help maintain the 29-mile Perry Lake Hiking Trail are celebrating its 40th year as a National Recreation Trail.
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MorePerry Lake Hiking Trail Maintenance - Perry KS
Saturday, March 10, 2018 - 9:15am to 3:15pm Oskaloosa, KSWe'll be working on improving part of this 30-mile trail. Bring a lunch, water, and bow saws or loppers if you have them (we do have extra)....
MoreFree Admission Weekend
Saturday, March 24, 2018 (All day) to Sunday, March 25, 2018 (All day) Overland Park, KSAdmission to the Arboretum is free all weekend
MoreNight at the Arboretum
Friday, March 30, 2018 - 7:00pm to 9:00pm Overland Park, KSNew Moon and Raccoons - Feb 16
Full Moon and Opossums - March 30
Full Moon and Spiders - Sept 21
New Moon and Crows - Nov 9
New Volunteer Orientation at the Overland Park Arboretum
Wednesday, April 4, 2018 - 10:00am to 12:00pm Overland Park, KSPotential volunteers learn about the various opportunities available at Overland Park's 300-acre Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. We will...
MoreDiscover Salina Naturally Fair
Sunday, May 6, 2018 - 11:00am to 4:00pm Salina, KSThe Discover Salina Naturally Fair is a free event for families to learn and interact with many aspects of past, present, and future efforts with...
MoreNature Photography Contest Exhibit
Friday, July 20, 2018 - 8:00am to 7:00pm Overland Park, KSCelebrate the beauty and capture the wonder of the Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens with your photos.
Entries must be received...
MoreNature Photography Contest Exhibit
Thursday, July 26, 2018 (All day) to Monday, September 3, 2018 (All day) Overland Park, KSCelebrate the beauty and capture the wonder of the Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens with your photos.
Entries must be received...
MoreNew Volunteer Orientation at the Overland Park Arboretum
Wednesday, September 12, 2018 - 10:00am to 12:00pm Overland Park, KSPotential volunteers learn about the various opportunities available at Overland Park's 300-acre Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. We will...
MoreNight at the Arboretum
Friday, September 21, 2018 - 7:00pm to 9:00pm Overland Park, KSNew Moon and Raccoons - Feb 16
Full Moon and Opossums - March 30
Full Moon and Spiders - Sept 21
New Moon and Crows - Nov 9
Free Admission Weekend
Saturday, October 6, 2018 (All day) to Sunday, October 7, 2018 (All day) Overland Park, KSAdmission to the Arboretum is free all weekend
MoreTake a Ride on the Wild Side
Saturday, October 6, 2018 - 8:00am to 1:30pm , KSDate: October 6, 2018
Event: Take a Ride on the Wild Side
Route Distance: 6 miles or 31 miles
About the Ride: Take a Ride on...
MoreNight at the Arboretum
Friday, November 9, 2018 - 7:00pm to 9:00pm Overland Park, KSNew Moon and Raccoons - Feb 16
Full Moon and Opossums - March 30
Full Moon and Spiders - Sept 21
New Moon and Crows - Nov 9
Tuttle Turkey Trek #optoutside
Friday, November 23, 2018 - 10:00am to 12:00pm , KSA KDWPT guided slow roll bike ride in the State Park. Bring your own bike, water, snacks and appropriate winter bike riding gear. Time is 10 AM...
MorePerry Lake Hiking Trail Maintenance - Perry KS
Sunday, March 31, 2019 (All day) , KSUPDATE: The March 30/31 Maintenance Outing has changed to Sunday March 31 only, due to weather and trail conditions. Still meeting a Longview Park...
MoreRoving Interpretation at The Great Plains Nature Center
Tuesday, May 14, 2019 - 10:00am , KSBe on the lookout!
Each week our staff will hit the trails with a roving program cart equipped with artifacts, fun, and maybe even live...
Roving Interpretation at The Great Plains Nature Center
Tuesday, May 21, 2019 - 10:00am , KSBe on the lookout!
Each week our staff will hit the trails with a roving program cart equipped with artifacts, fun, and maybe even live...
Roving Interpretation at The Great Plains Nature Center
Tuesday, May 28, 2019 - 10:00am , KSBe on the lookout!
Each week our staff will hit the trails with a roving program cart equipped with artifacts, fun, and maybe even live...
Roving Interpretation at The Great Plains Nature Center
Tuesday, June 4, 2019 - 10:00am , KSBe on the lookout!
Each week our staff will hit the trails with a roving program cart equipped with artifacts, fun, and maybe even live...
Roving Interpretation at The Great Plains Nature Center
Tuesday, June 11, 2019 - 10:00am , KSBe on the lookout!
Each week our staff will hit the trails with a roving program cart equipped with artifacts, fun, and maybe even live...
Roving Interpretation at The Great Plains Nature Center
Tuesday, June 18, 2019 - 10:00am , KSBe on the lookout!
Each week our staff will hit the trails with a roving program cart equipped with artifacts, fun, and maybe even live...
Roving Interpretation at The Great Plains Nature Center
Tuesday, June 25, 2019 - 10:00am , KSBe on the lookout!
Each week our staff will hit the trails with a roving program cart equipped with artifacts, fun, and maybe even live...
Roving Interpretation at The Great Plains Nature Center
Tuesday, July 2, 2019 - 10:00am , KSBe on the lookout!
Each week our staff will hit the trails with a roving program cart equipped with artifacts, fun, and maybe even live...
Solstice Hike
Saturday, December 21, 2019 - 4:30pm to 8:30pm Topeka, KSThis night hike will celebrate the longest night of the year with glow sticks and headlamps!
The Winter Solstice is traditionally a time to...
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